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The PADChek™ ABI/PVR is a non-invasive device used to assist in the detection of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Pressure measurements at the ankles (dorsalis pedis and/or posterior tibialis arteries) are compared to the highest pressure in either arm (brachial arteries) and a ABI (Ankle Brachial Index) is calculated. A Pulse Volume Recording (PVR) is simultaneously performed to determine the presence of blood flow. It is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in a hospital or clinic environment. The device is not intended for pediatric or fetal use. It is also not intended for use on or near non intact skin.

PADCHEK ABI/PVR performs an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) test by measuring systolic BP at the brachial artery in each arm and systolic BP at the dorsalis pedis and/or posterior arteries The ABI is expressed as the ratio of ankle systolic pressure divided by the at the ankles. highest brachial systolic pressure. A result is obtained for each leg. A pulse wave pattern and pulse volume recording is recorded for each limb measurement. A sitting BP, pulse, pulse pressure at the brachial artery is also obtained. Results are stored in a database and can be printed at the time of point-of-care testing or later.